Lauressa Ditson
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Seasoned Oncology Registered Nurse with two decades of experience and a proven track record at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, excelling in the delivery of personalized and compassionate patient care. Skilled in mentoring new staff and advancing healthcare delivery with strong clinical judgment and empathy. Proficient in EHR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Registered Nurse
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
07.2004 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe and focused patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physician and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Administered medications in various routes and monitored for effectiveness. Inserted and managed indwelling urethral catheters, nasogastric tubes, rectal tubes, and intravenous lines.
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy and monitored for side effects or reactions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations, providing valuable experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within Sutter Roseville Medical Center by participating in quality improvement initiatives and advocating for best practices in delivery of nursing care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing individualized, compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients and families on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies.
Nursing Assistant
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels and reported these to the supervising nurse.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety in an individualized manner.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA06.2004
Skills
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Immunotherapy Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Patient Assessment and Documentation
- Patient Advocacy and Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR / EHR
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Comfort Care and End of Life Care
- Central Line Care
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Oncology Registered Nurse
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
07.2004 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sierra College